The Niko Muskhelishvili Institute of Computational Mathematics at the Georgian Technical University has won another international grant project under the “Horizon Europe” framework

“Participation in the WARIE project – funded through “Horizon Europe” – serves as further confirmation of our university’s scientific potential, professionalism, and the high reputation it has established within the international academic sphere. I wholeheartedly congratulate the scientists at the Niko Muskhelishvili Institute of Computational Mathematics on this latest significant international achievement. It is particularly gratifying that our scientists are involved in such a large-scale international initiative, which fosters the development of artificial intelligence, promotes innovative research, and facilitates even closer integration of Georgia into the European scientific space. This success clearly demonstrates that Georgian science possesses both the intellectual resources and the professional capabilities required to compete on an international level,” stated Academician David Gurgenidze, Rector of the Georgian Technical University.

The Niko Muskhelishvili Institute of Computational Mathematics at the Georgian Technical University is participating in the implementation of WARIE – another international scientific project funded under the European Union’s research and innovation framework program, “Horizon Europe”. With a total budget exceeding 4.2 million euros and a four-year implementation period, the project aims to foster research and innovation in artificial intelligence in the Eastern Partnership countries, promote scientific excellence, and strengthen integration with the European Research Area. The project officially launched, and its first working meeting took place, in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.

WARIE – “Widening AI Research and Innovation for Excellence in the Eastern Partnership” – is funded under the European Excellence Initiative of the 2025 “Horizon Europe” program. The Institute for Informatics and Automation Problems of Armenia coordinates this four-year international project. The consortium brings together 13 leading research and educational institutions from Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Germany, France, Finland, Switzerland, and Sweden. Participating from Georgia are the Georgian Technical University – represented by the Niko Muskhelishvili Institute of Computational Mathematics and Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University.

Zhanna Andreasyan, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, officially opened the two-day event. During the opening ceremony, the Minister emphasized the importance of international scientific cooperation within the framework of “Horizon Europe”, as well as the need to establish sustainable partnerships with leading educational and research organizations in the region and Europe and implement joint initiatives. Professor Giorgi Sharvashidze, Georgia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia, also participated in the event; in his remarks, he highlighted Georgia’s role in developing regional scientific cooperation and strengthening international academic ties.

Representing the Georgian Technical University, Professor Giorgi Giorgobiani, Deputy Director of the Niko Muskhelishvili Institute of Computational Mathematics, and Professor Mariam Razmadze, Deputy Director of the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information “Techinform,” participated in the project launch event and the first working meeting. During the meeting, consortium members discussed the project’s core objectives, work streams, implementation mechanisms, and cooperation among partner organizations. They placed particular emphasis on pooling research capabilities, sharing expertise from European scientific centers, and ensuring coordinated execution of the project’s planned activities.

As Professor Giorgi Giorgobiani noted, participation in the WARIE project offers the Georgian Technical University a significant opportunity to expand international scientific cooperation further and strengthen its position within European research programs.

“The budget for WARIE exceeds 4.2 million euros, and its implementation period is four years. The participation of the Georgian Technical University in the “Horizon Europe” program is steadily expanding. Over the past five years, three grant agreements with a total value of approximately 8 million euros have been concluded under the coordination or partnership of the Niko Muskhelishvili Institute of Computational Mathematics. The Institute’s scientific activities and international partnerships contribute to strengthen the participation of both the university and Georgia in European research and innovation programs.”

– Professor Giorgi Giorgobiani

According to Academician David Gurgenidze, Rector of the Georgian Technical University, the strategic goal of the WARIE project is to strengthen the scientific and innovation potential of the Eastern Partnership region – specifically Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova – and to facilitate its development into an international hub for artificial intelligence research and development.

“The development of science and education is one of the most critical priorities for the state development of our country. In this regard, the support of the government – specifically the special attention and consistent stance of the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, and the Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Givi Mikanadze – establishes a solid foundation for strengthening Georgian science, realizing scientific potential, and expanding our country’s participation in international scientific projects.

We recognize that in the modern world, a country’s competitiveness depends, to a large extent, on science, knowledge, and innovation. Therefore, it is essential that through the joint efforts of the state, universities, and scientific institutions we further strengthen the research environment, create new development opportunities for young scientists, and enhance the international visibility of Georgian scientific schools.

Once again, I congratulate our scientists on this achievement. I am confident that their participation in the WARIE project will open new doors for the university, bolster Georgia’s standing in the international scientific community, and make a significant contribution to the country’s scientific and technological development.”

– Academician David Gurgenidze

The Niko Muskhelishvili Institute of Computational Mathematics’ participation in the WARIE project represents another significant achievement in the Institute’s international scientific activities and its engagement with European grant programs. Three grant agreements concluded over the past five years – with a combined value of approximately 8 million euros – demonstrate the Institute’s capacity to participate in large-scale international research initiatives and to leverage its scientific resources for the advancement of international cooperation.